This MILO product review is perfect for Mums looking to meet the daily nutritional needs of their children.
Because we all know there is nothing worse than a child who lacks the energy needed to get them through their day.
But sometimes finding nutritious, energy boosting drinks that your kids will love can be a bit of a struggle. Which is why, in the MILO product review, we asked MoM Members from all over Australia and their kids to put MILO to the ultimate test.
See what Victoria and her children thought of MILO® after participating in the MoM MILO® product review …
Details of the MILO Product Review
As part of the MILO product review, we had Mums look for a tin of MILO at the supermarket. We then asked them to use it everyday with their children as a supplement to their busy schooling and sporting lives. The results speak for themselves! See below for their thoughts, reviews and star ratings.
MILO is a nutrient rich, low GI malt powder drink, which gives kids who need a boost, the nourishing energy they need to take on the day.
As Mum we are all aware that milk is an essential part of our children’s diet. You may be surprised to learn that MILO adds even more nutrients to milk. In fact, MILO adds 32% more protein, 70% more calcium, plus more iron (30% RDI) and more vitamin D (32% RDI). MILO is also low GI to provide sustained energy for active kids. How good is that?
PLUS MILO is made with four simple main ingredients – malt barley, milk powder, sugar and cocoa plus 8 vitamins and minerals (calcium, iron, vitamin B2, B3, B6, B12, C and D). The unique combination of ingredients gives MILO the delicious choc malt taste and crunch that kids love.
Whether you’re powering up for training for a big game or you’ve just done your best and need a nutritious boost … MILO puts a smile on your face and a spring in your step!
How do you drink your Milo?
MILO is a great way to encourage children to drink milk and meet daily nutrient needs such as calcium and iron. Simply add 3 level teaspoons of MILO to 200ml milk and stir until combined for a delicious, nourishing drink. Serve hot or cold.
Where can I buy MILO?
MILO is available in 200gm, 450gm, 750gm, 1kg, 1.1 kg tins from Coles, Woolworths, IGA and Big W. For more information visit MILO.
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What did MoM Members who participated in the MILO Product Review think?
MILO got a HUGE tick of approval with 9 out of 10 mums surveyed recommending MILO*
I love it for my kids and also for myself. Hot or cold. Hot as a nice warm drink on a cold day. Cold as a nice cool drink on a hot day! Sprinkled on ice cream. Eaten straight from the jar. It all works. I can convince myself this is a somewhat healthy treat also with all those vitamins and minerals, but seriously, we love it for the taste first and foremost. I always keep a jar in my pantry. Even better when I can buy it on special rather than full price!
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
We are still loving the Milo review! Kids have been getting creative, mixed with cold milk, warm milk, sprinkled on their ice cream, dipped strawberries in it and it’s always fun to see who gets the biggest Milo moustache. With 8 essential vitamins and minerals you can’t go wrong. Milo gets a big tick of approval in this house from the kids and adults. We are hooked
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
We Love Milo! Milo is a fantastic treat for the whole family. The best thing about Milo is that not only is it delicious its also full of vitamins and minerals. I love that the kids are getting a nutritious and yummy drink that can be enjoyed hot or cold. I would rate Milo 10 out of 10.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
I love Milo so much I used to drink it as a kid and I still drink it as an adult and so does my daughter, we love to put a heap of Milo with milk and before I get to stir our Milo my daughter quickly eats the Milo off the top she loves it so much
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
We hadn’t purchased milo in a while in our house but since reviewing the product it will now be a staple in our house. The kids absolutely loved it and I loved experimenting with it. We had hot Milos, cold Milos, milo milkshakes, had it on ice cream, in muffins and made a cake with it. The possibilities are endless and I loved that it was nutritious!
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
I love that my children are more than happy to enjoy Milo either hot or cold at any time of the day to provide an energy boost and ensure that they are adding to their vitamin and mineral intake.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
my children love milo either hot or cold. I love that it tastes great and that they are getting lots of good stuff when they drink it. we will continue to buy milo and I hope it will always be a favourite in our household. myself and partner also enjoy drinking milo either hot or cold also. I will be recommending it to friends and family.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Milo , the kids absolutely loved it. It is easy to use and easy to mix in either hot or cold water. My kids have now decided that it is their go to drink after school and before school. They find it tasty and very enjoyable. They even tried putting it on their weetbix in the morning. They loved it on their icecreams too.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Very fontly known as choccy milk in our house. Often served with spoons to “eat my choccy milk” and accompanied with lots of “mmmm’s”. Our tin is often stripped of its label from toddlers bringing it to me and asking for more. Milo is a great boost of nutrition and energy for my boys and slows them down for my coffee break.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Who doesn’t love a good drink of Milo?
There’s an ongoing debate in my house over which way to consume Milo is better. I am partial to a warm cup with an extra dash of sugar and some frothy milk.
My teen prefers to drink it cold. I sometimes do, but Milo doesn’t dissolve in cold milk as well.
Either way you drink it, it’s a winner.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Milo is an awesome treat for our little one (made extra special with a marshmellow), as well as a treat for us big kids too. It was never something I associated with a “healthy” drink, howeve, since begining my breastfeeding journey I have found it an invaluable resource to aid in milk production. Our household are now firm Milo drinkers!
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
every day after school my children have a milo with their grandparents its not only giving them a light snack whilst they wait till tea time but it’s apart of their core memories and loving chats with their grandparents. The whole family loves milo weather it be hot or cold.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
The kids love it, mum loves it and dad loves it
Great for anytime of day especially on a hot day just pour a glass of milk and put your milo in ( no limit to how much milo you want) ha ????
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Milo Mayhem: Four Kids, One Can, Endless Imaginative Elixirs!
Oh, the Milo Marathon – picture four kids hyped up on “vitamins and minerals” zipping around the house like they’re training for the Milo Olympics! It’s a daily ritual now—each child has their unique Milo preference. One’s a Milo-on-the-rocks kinda person, while the other thinks Milo is a 5-star hot cocoa substitute. Witnessing them stirring up their daily dose, it’s like watching mini baristas prepping the day’s energy elixir. Who knew that a can of powder would turn into a kid-fueled café? A spoonful of chocolatey goodness mixed with imagination—call it the Milo magic potion! #MiloMadness #ChocoChaos
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
the best part of my night before i go to bed is a warm hot milo, i heat up the milk in the microwave and add my 3 spoons of milo, i mainly have this in winter but it’s the only way i’ll drink it. my 5 year old gets one a few times a week for after breakfast or dessert. the warm milk helps calm them before bed
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
I love it for my kids and also for myself. Hot or cold. Hot as a nice warm drink on a cold day. Cold as a nice cool drink on a hot day! Sprinkled on ice cream. Eaten straight from the jar. It all works. I can convince myself this is a somewhat healthy treat also with all those vitamins and minerals, but seriously, we love it for the taste first and foremost. I always keep a jar in my pantry. Even better when I can buy it on special rather than full price!
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Nestle Milo is fun filled energy and nutrition-filled, chocolate flavored powder. Two spoonfuls of Milo with warm milk, early in the morning can really give a kickstart to your day. Even at times when you get back home a little early and are too tired, this is the best drink that can be taken to freshen you up and also fill your tummy.
I had received Milo Trial packs I was exhausted and thought of trying Milo.
Omg! It was yummy and so cho-co-late-ey! I enjoyed it. oh my god, the powder can be eaten dry as too. It is pretty expensive compared to other drinks, but well worth every cent!
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
We all know that Milo tastes awesome, gets the family to drink their milk and has a firm place on the weekly shopping list. What i have discovered is how much Milo can help with milk production in breastfeeding Mums. Each morning, I use Milo to make a mocha and it truly has boosted my supply. Such an easy and tasty way to help my body produce for my little one!
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
A household staple for us since I was a little kid. Now with 4 active growing boys of my own I couldn’t imagine not having milo on hand! It’s good for a quick Brekky it’s great as an arvo snack and it’s loved on some vanilla ice-cream after dinner. Gives them a treat and boost without as much of the sugar and additives in other options. We love our milo!
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Guilt free, nutricious drink for everyone in the family
Milo has a lot less sugar than other chocolate milk drinks and has nutrition benefits so there is no guilt in giving the kids Milo. The whole family love to drink it cold in summer and hot in winter, giving them vitamins and minerals from both the milk and the milo, as well as long lasting energy to get out and about as active kids and adults. I would definitely buy again – we always have a tin of Milo in our cupboard as running out is not an option for our family.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Who doesn’t like a good cup of milo. Not only does it refresh the soul but it makes you feel energised and renewed after a delicious cup of it. I would recommend we have stop for the day to have a soothing cup of cool
or warm milo to revitalise you for the rest of the day. Always convenient to have some plus a spare in the pantry. Also your kids will love it, let’s not forget about them.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
Ever since I was little I’d always drink milk Weather it was hot or cold and sometimes would make milo brownies and cakes as well it is such a great drink and gives lots of energy and now that I’m older my children 6,5,2 have it as well and I try to give it to them in different ways besides a drink I’m still breastfeeding my 2 year old and I have a milk every morning and night to help with supply and just because it taste great in general
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
My kids, my son especially, all absolutely love their afternoon Milo. It gives them the boost they need to push through afternoon sports without fatiguing around dinner time.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
My families favourite, especially the big tin. Perfect with some cold or warm milk or one Better is literally a spoon full of milo, makes everything better! Just don’t sneeze,
Cough it could be fatal. Always been a favourite growing up and love I now get to pass this onto my sons.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
We all grew up with milo. Milo drinks. Milo on icecream. That sneaky spoon of pure Milo you’d sneak when mum wasn’t looking …. or maybe two! I love that I can now share the same things with my own child. And the best thing is. They have never changed the taste. So many brands mess with a good thing trying to improve it. Keep up the good work Milo. We love it.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
I have been a lover of Milo my whole life and now my children love it too. It can be a hot or cold drink, made with water or milk. It is a delicious low GI malt powder drink that constrains 8 essential vitamins and minerals. I personally love to sprinkle a bit of Milo over my ice-cream to make a yummy chocolate treat. I have even had Milo sprinkled on hot buttered toast as an alternative to chocolate spread.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
I love the Milo can. It always features sporty people on there as I associate Milo with sport. It’s always well labelled, as I can see the name Milo really well on there.
The tins are always really easy to open with a spoon. The colour of the Milo is a nice brown as well.
I love the taste of Milo, it has a great malt flavour with lots of nutrients.
MILO® Powder gives my kids a nutritious energy boost
MILO® Powder is the perfect snack for active kids
I will definitely buy MILO® Powder again
I would recommend MILO® Powder to other mums
I love that MILO® Powder contains 8 essential vitamins and minerals
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12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.
Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!
Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)
The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price
$42.95
$27.95
$79.95
$49.95
$34.99
$39.95
$38
$84.95
$39.95
$54.95
$59.95
$89.95
Loved forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)
How to choose the best lunch box for school
When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.
Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.
12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia
Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.
These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.
Pros:
Interior name label
Fabulous large size fits everything!
Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling
“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)
“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs”(Sarah)
Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.
Pros:
Leak-proof silicone seal
Comes with a gel cooler pack
The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich
“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!”(Kerrie)
“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too”(Tash)
“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.”(Kendal)
“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.”(Mums On A Budget)
Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.
Pros:
Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)
With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.
Pros:
Top rack dishwasher-safe
Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch
If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!
After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.
Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.
Pros:
Roomy and stylish
Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum
Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.
Pros:
Dishwasher-safe
Every compartment is leak-proof
Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)
Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.
Pros:
Machine-washable
Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!
With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!
Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.
Pros:
Easy-carry handle
Internal name label
Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades
Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the 280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!
Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:
Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.
Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.
Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.
I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.
So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.
There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.
There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain
This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.
Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.
This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes
This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones
Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.
These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.
I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.
My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags
My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.
Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.
I absolutely love the bb box quite sturdy. It took many lunch box to find one that would last. Before this lunch box we had a stuck on you. I found the stuck on you lunch box didn’t last when the hinge’s snapped they wouldn’t get back to me (only had for a short time and my youngest couldn’t open it so it wasn’t dropped. Just opened it after the 8th time and snapped). The bb box has lasted the last year and a half and still going strong
What a great help for busy Mommas like us. From the style to comfort and convenience, this article really put the best for our kids. Not to mention the added info about safety on what these lunchboxes were made of! I am also impressed about the organisation function of each, it seems small but woooh could put so much…thanks for sharing this article
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